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Indian shuttler Srikanth in Australian Open final
Kidambi Srikanth entered the $750,000 Australian Open men's singles final easily, making short work of Chinese fourth seed Shi Yuqi in straight games in Sydney on Saturday. The second game saw Srikanth playing much more of his natural game as he launched innumerable smashes at Shi. The duo engaged in some sensational rallies where both tried to surprise each other with odd shots. [Full Article...]
Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke
They followed the women for eight years to track the incidence of heart disease and stroke . The observational study analyzed data from 289,573 Chinese women, who averaged at age 51, and discovered that those who breastfed their babies were almost 10 percent less likely to develop heart attack and stroke compared to those who never did. [Full Article...]
Analysts Showing Optimistic Trends For Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
Van Cleef Asset Management Inc maintained its position in shares of Amgen Inc. The Quantum Capital Management Llc holds 195,812 shares with $2.95 million value, down from 253,992 last quarter. (NASDAQ:AMGN). Estabrook Mngmt reported 0% in Amgen, Inc. 6,287 were accumulated by Spot Trading Limited Liability. 14,790 were reported by Eagle Global Lc. [Full Article...]
Mob lynches policeman outside mosque in Srinagar
Pandit was seen moving in suspicious circumstances by some people near Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area at 12.30 am. Police said the mob then caught hold of the pistol-borne man identified as DySP Mohammad Ayub Pandit and beat him up ruthlessly. [Full Article...]
Moscow accuses US-led coalition of terror 'complicity' over
The downing of the regime jet led Moscow to say it would sever a vital hotline it uses to communicate with the coalition to avoid mishaps in Syria's increasingly crowded battlespace. Iran's Revolutionary Guard described the strike as revenge for Islamic State attacks on Tehran earlier this month that killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 50. [Full Article...]
Senate health care bill includes deep cuts to Medicaid
A group of four Senate conservatives issued a joint statement saying they are dissatisfied with the health care reform bill introduced by the leadership but did not rule out negotiations to change the bill more to their liking. Four conservative senators expressed opposition but openness to talks: Sens. Senators Rand Paul , Mike Lee , Ted Cruz , and Ron Johnson probably hold the f... [Full Article...]
Senate GOP leaders unveil bill to repeal Affordable Care Act
That language could be forced out of the bill for procedural reasons, which would threaten support from conservatives, but Republicans would seek other ways to retain the restriction. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. "It's a betrayal of trust", Blumenthal said in an interview. "The numbers of people with health insurance expanded enormously, and people are living healthier and better lives in CT be... [Full Article...]
Cindy, now a tropical depression, moving inland
The storm's only reported fatality occurred on Wednesday , when a 10-year-old boy was struck by a log dislodged by a large wave as he stood near the shore in Fort Morgan, Alabama , the Baldwin County coroner said. The National Weather Service says that the highest rainfall totals will be seen in the Delta region, from El Dorado to Monticello. A helicopter crew lowered a spare pump to the trawl... [Full Article...]